Substance Abuse Case Study: Multi-Axial Diagnosis

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse Case Study: DSM-V-TR Multi-Axial System Diagnosis

Substance Abuse Case Study: DSM-V-TR Multi-Axial System Diagnosis

Al (A.L.) is obviously in enough distress that his family felt the need to drag him, kicking and screaming, to the emergency room. Despite having a normal appetite, concentration, energy levels, interest, and sleep patterns, the alcohol abuse, deep despondency, and acute family concern suggest that this behavior is abnormal for Al and the family as a whole. This type of behavior would also be abnormal for the general public, therefore a multi-axial system diagnosis is warranted.

Axis I: 305.00 alcohol abuse; 309.28 adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, acute; 309.21 separation anxiety disorder

Axis II: 317 mild mental retardation

Axis III: none

Axis IV: marital difficulties

Axis V: GAF = 55, current.

Axis I

When Al was brought to the emergency department (ED)...
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